purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
trunk; torso; plastron (in kendo); touching the plastron (kimari-te in kendo); frame (of a drum, etc.); sound box (of a shamisen, etc.)
loud shout; excited cheering
to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain
continuation; succession; series
hand game (e.g. rock-paper-scissors)
hitting a ball; batting; stroke
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
to go through; to pierce; to run through (e.g. a river through a city); to pass through; to stick to (opinion, principles, etc.); to carry out
to stab; to stick; to pierce; to thrust
to hurt; to ache; to feel a pain; to be injured; to be spoiled (e.g. food); to be damaged
to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
saucepan; pot; stew; hot pot
besides; in addition; also; moreover
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
each (person); individually; one by one; one at a time; in turn
distinction; discrimination; distinguishing; discernment
to act violently; to rage; to struggle; to be riotous
lifeline; safety rope; safety tether
to haul in (hand over hand); to pull in; to draw in; to trace (history, threads of a story, etc.); to retrace (e.g. memories); to go over
at regular intervals; evenly spaced
close contest; close match; close game; close combat
before one's very eyes; under one's nose; imminence; close at hand
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
to throw a punch at; to swing at; to strike out at; to raise a hand against
punch (with the fist); punching (a hole); hole punch; punch (drink); punch (in a song, speech, etc.); impact
insurrection; rebellion; revolt; riot; uprising
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
corresponding to; being applicable to; being relevant to; coming under; falling under; fulfilling (requirements)
choice; selection; pickup (phonograph); stylus bar; pickup truck; pickup
to misperceive visually; to misread; to mistake for something or somebody else